Missouri v. Rockwood School District

using the Elliott factors in a federal action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, then applying state collateral estoppel law | using the Elliott factors in a federal action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, then applying state collateral estoppel law | sanction of dismissal proper where plaintiff, ignoring the magistrate judge’s admonition about sanctions, refused repeatedly to answer questions during court ordered deposition | “[I]n this day of burgeoning, costly and protracted litigation courts should not shrink from imposing harsh sanctions where ... they are clearly warranted.” | lack of due care in promulgating a policy, or in having no policy or program at all on an issue, however imprudent it may seem, is encompassed within the discretionary function exception | State of Missouri liable to school district for building repairs | defendants’ fraudulent conduct considered in support of issuing injunction